boy's name
Barnie
BAR-nee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 701
Barnie is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 1927, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Barnie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 26 |
| 1910s | 132 |
| 1920s | 183 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Barnie?
In 1972, Barnie was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Barnie Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Barnie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Barnie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Barnie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Barnie
- English BAR-nee
Sibling Names for Barnie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Barnie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Barnie
How popular is the name Barnie?
In 1972, Barnie was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Barnie a girl's or a boy's name?
Barnie is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Barnie?
Barnie has 2 syllables.
When was Barnie most popular?
Barnie peaked in 1927, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Barnie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Barnie currently ranks #4,091 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.